Ah, Sunday…a day of rest…the Lord’s day…Yeah, right! That, and it’s the day you break out the tall-folding-cargo-mini (or whatever your preferred conveyance) and choose from the 26 options below.
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For complete details and last minute changes, keep an eye on the official Pedalpalooza calendar. Can I get an Amen?!
8:15am Portland Bridges I
From Fremont to Sellwood Bridge in 2.5 hrs with interpretive historical content. Ends at Waterfront Park.
9:00am C2C Ride Gorge
Join in on some or all of this fundraising cancer awareness tour as it passes OHSU on its way to Maryland.
10:00am NE Tiny Home Tour
An investigation of living smaller which discusses dwellings in Northeast of 800 sq. ft. and under.
10:00am Zoobomb Century Race
Your mini is fully lubed, you are fully hydrated and glory awaits at the Zoo MAX station for approximately 12 hours of bombing the hill. First to 100 miles wins. Bonuses for pink attire. Another high value spectator sport, particularly for those who live along the route.
10:00am Bike to Pankaces
Meets at 10am at North Park Blocks and rides to Norse Hall for all-you-can-eat pancakes. $6 for adults, $3 for the little vikings.
10:15am Pretty Panty Ride
The 4th annual ride about Vancouver’s public art features bedecked in your special scivvies.
11:00am Joy of Sects
One of the more interesting ride formats of all: a group ride from one religious venue to the next where representatives have 10 minutes to convert you. Discussion after for those interested.
11:00am Vegan Bakery Ride
Eat your way from Alberta to Sellwood at no less than six vegan shops. Lucky participant will win a gift certificate.
11:00am Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Ride
I so wish I could attend this: a live reading of “The Two Gentlemen of Lebowski”. Bring a blanket (or rug) and appropriate beverage. Meets at Woodlawn Park.
11:30am PSU grad ride – Pump and Circumstance
Meet at Vera Katz statue on Eastbank Esplanade and roll ceremoniously to the Rose Garden Arena.
12:00pm Slow Food Ride – An Omnivore’s Delight
Foodies of Portland: Bring it on! Col. Summers Park at noon. Off to additional food venues at 2ish.
12:30pm Teddy Bears’ Picnic Family Ride
A kid-paced loop for you and your stuffed friends. BYOsnacks. Meet at Abernathy School playground. 2421 SE Orange.
12:30pm Shape Note Singing
Cycling and singing in Southeast. Meet at 3003 SE Brooklyn.
1:00pm Fugly Paint Ride
A brightly clad cadre of color critical cohorts will congregate at 3000 NE Killingsworth and comb for the caustically chromatic.
1:30pm Scrapper Bike Ride
Meet at NE MLK and Stanton to decorate your ride with reused materials then depart to show it off. Bring Donut money.
2:00pm Bike Polo
The Pedalpalooza edition held every Sunday in Alberta Park. All levels welcomed. Mallets available.
2:00pm Splash Dance 5
The weather is looking promising for this music driven tour of local water features. Prepare to dance and get soaked. Meet at Salmon St. Fountain.
2:00pm Fat Girls Ride, 3rd Annual
An all levels loop ride meeting at Vera Katz (Eastbank Esplanade).
2:00pm Blessing of Bikes
NW 18th Ave/Couch at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – remember those who have past this year and have your two wheeler anointed.
2:45pm Yo Momma!
“Moms and those who appreciate them” are encouraged to partake in this family friendly tour from Grant Park to the Peoples’ Co-op. Bring money for eats.
3:00pm Bad Monkey 2nd Anniversary
Starts and ends at 1717 Broadway St. in Vancouver, WA. Bad Monkey Bikes Board and Skate hosts this casual ride and get together.
5:00pm Church of the Tall Bike
Biblical costumes and tall bikes shall abound henceforth from the pavilion at Col. Summers Park. All are welcome (watch those hems, please)
WWJR?
5:00pm FURry FUN Summer Cruiz
More into Muppets than Messiahs? Then dress up you and your ride and meet at Col. Summers for a rolling fuzzy circus.
6:00pm Drop-in Repair Night
If your bike needs a little extra help to handle the coming summer, bring five bucks to the City Bikes Annex location (SE 8th/Ankeny) and get their professional assistance to make it right. Parts are additional. Snacks available.
7:30pm Sunset Mystery Ride
7th Ave and Irving Park path is the launch pad for your sunset watching pleasure.
8:30pm Zoobomb
End your Sunday with Portland’s Holy Grail of cycling silliness. Meet at SW 13th/Burnside with MAX fare and whatever you need to descend the hill in style.
All are welcome. Minis encouraged. Watch those potholes!
